25-P-00370_-Sheltered_Market-Minimum-Certified-Contact-List-SLBE_(2).xlsx

The document is a Sheltered Market Minimum Certified Contact List for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) issued by Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa for a Paper, Towels and Toilet procurement project (Bid No. 25-P-00370). The solicitation seeks 15,360 rolls of 2-ply toilet tissue and 1,160 cases of multi-fold unbleached towels for various government departments, with a bid opening scheduled for October 22, 2025. The initial contract period is one year with potential renewals for two additional one-year periods, and the City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods.

The procurement opportunity includes a unique 5% bid discount (up to $10,000) for City of Tampa certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) bidders during the evaluation process. The SLBE provision targets businesses predominantly located in Tampa, Lutz, and Spring Hill, Florida, with a minimum certified contact list of eight small local businesses. Price escalation is permitted after the first year, limited to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). Vendors must complete compliance documents including the DMI-30 Form for tracking subcontractor payments and the DMI-40 Letter of Intent, which must be filed within ten workdays after the notice of intent to award. The solicitation emphasizes equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.